Overview
Sr. Director, Legal M&A Jobs in Norwalk, CT at Booking Holdings
The Buffalo office of Lippes Mathias is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team.
The foreclosure department handles over a thousand In Rem Foreclosure proceedings each year. The process is extremely complex – requiring staff to be focused on organization and attention to detail. Our foreclosure department prepares, files, and serves necessary legal documents as well as engages in any necessary motion practice and/or litigation in connection with bankruptcy proceedings, and assists in arranging auctions of properties, handles post-sale litigation when necessary and completes subsequent closings on the properties sold at auction. Our firm also monitors, tracks, and processes the high volume of actions, papers and inquiries associated with an In Rem proceeding.
Responsibilities include:
Answer a large volume of phone calls
Review correspondence
Track returned mailings
Review title searches
Input data
Mail merging and stuffing envelopes for large mailings
Compile of motions.
Review pacer for bankruptcy filings
Client communication
Manage and maintain closing checklists for foreclosure transactions
Maintain electronic tracking systems of department matters
Prepare memoranda for opening new matters
Create/maintain electronic directories
Prepare, send out, and file copies of transmittal letters
Save, print, and file submissions
Delivery Requests when necessary
Redact and edit documents
Copy and collate closing packages for closings
Maintain closed files, review and follow up on necessary items in order to close files
Perform general office duties as required
Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:
At least 1-year experience as a Legal Assistant
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and organizational skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
Experience with drafting, editing, and revising of legal documents
Ability to multi-task and to complete projects with little direction
Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products
Experience with document management systems such as ProLaw
Reliable attendance
Salary range depending on experience: $20-$22/hour, based on experience
The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.
Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 16 offices and nearly 220 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.
To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippes.com/careers
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:
Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans
Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
Vision plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
Term Life and AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability
Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
Legal work discount program
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Title: Sr. Director, Legal M&A
Company: Booking Holdings
Location: Norwalk, CT
